What does EXAMPLE mean?

Pronunciation
/ɪgˈzæmpəl/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
18
Words With Friends score
21
How common
Very common

Meaning

noun

  1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group“this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”
  2. a representative form or pattern“I profited from his example”
  3. something to be imitated“an exemplar of success”
  4. punishment intended as a warning to others“they decided to make an example of him”
  5. an occurrence of something“it was a case of bad judgment”
  6. a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding“you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

examples19

Anagrams of EXAMPLE

exempla18

Words inside EXAMPLE

56 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is EXAMPLE a valid word in word games?

EXAMPLE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is EXAMPLE worth?

EXAMPLE is worth 18 points with Scrabble letter values and 21 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from EXAMPLE?

56 other words, including ME, AM, AL and LA.